Pope Francis

266th pope of the Catholic Church

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Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013. Francis is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since Gregory III, a Syrian who reigned in the 8th century.

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Pope greets, chats with migrant families in Lesbos Pope Francis visited the Mavrovouni Identification Centre on Sunday and met with refugee families living in the camp. Francis took his time walking along the barricades, patting children on the head,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 1 day ago

Pope Francis makes historic visit to Cyprus with migrants in focus Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:08Published 5 days ago

Sir David Amess funeral: Pope pays tribute to ‘devoted’ MP Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer were among guests at a requiem mass for Sir David Amess. The service at Westminster Cathedral featured a message written by Pope Francis. Report by Burnsla. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:22Published 2 weeks ago


U.S. Cardinal: 'We have to be pastors, not politicians' Cardinal Blase Cupich talks to Bianna Golodryga about President Joe Biden’s meeting with Pope Francis and they discuss the U.S. Bishops who would deny communion to the President. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:57Published on November 1, 2021

Biden gets emotional talking about Pope Francis In his remarks to close the G20 summit in Rome, President Joe Biden got emotional while talking about the empathy Pope Francis showed him during a visit following Beau Biden’s death. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:28Published on October 31, 2021

PM Modi meets Pope Francis in Vatican City, invites him to India \| 16th G20 Summit \| Oneindia News Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis in Vatican City. He was accompanied by NSA Ajit Doval and EAM Dr S Jaishankar. #PMModi #PopeFrancis #Vatican Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:14Published on October 30, 2021

Joe Biden meets Pope Francis in Vatican U.S. President Joe Biden opened a five-day European trip Friday with an extended visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the world’s two most prominent Roman Catholics ran overtime in talks.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on October 29, 2021

See Biden's meeting with Pope Francis inside Vatican President Biden, the United States’ second Catholic president, met Pope Francis at the Vatican. They were expected to discuss climate change, migration and income inequality, among other issues. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 07:13Published on October 29, 2021

Biden and Pope Francis Ahead of their meeting Friday at the Vatican, a look at President Biden’s relationship with Pope Francis. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:54Published on October 27, 2021

Little boy steals the scene at Pope's audience A 10-year-old boy interrupted Pope Francis' weekly audience on Wednesday after he walked on stage asking for the pontiff's white skullcap. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on October 20, 2021

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First papal visit to India since 1999 likely after PM Modi’s invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, where Modi invited the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit India and the two leaders discussed the future of a.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021
Pope Francis called PM Modi's invitation to India the 'greatest gift' PM Modi was in Rome for the G20 Summit, had met Pope Francis earlier in the day. It was the first-ever meeting DNA - Published on October 30, 2021
RSS welcomes Modi meeting Pope Francis in Vatican IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021

PM Modi gifts specially-made candle holder, book on India's climate initiatives to Pope Francis IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021
PM Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021
PM Narendra Modi calls on Pope Francis in Vatican IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021

PM Modi arrives in Vatican City to meet Pope Francis ahead of G20 summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Vatican City on Saturday to meet Pope Francis ahead of the highly anticipated Group of 20 (G20) Summit. He is scheduled to have a meeting with French.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2021
G-20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi arrives at Vatican City to meet Pope Francis On the second day of his visit, PM Modi arrived at the Vatican City to meet Pope Francis. He is accompanied by NSA Ajit Doval and EAM Dr S Jaishankar. DNA - Published on October 30, 2021
Joe Biden arrives in Rome for meeting with Pope Francis ahead of G20 and COP26 Two weeks of global leaders meeting to save the world begin with a one-on-one between the leader of the planet's biggest religious denomination and its most powerful superpower. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2021
PM Modi to meet Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2021

PM Modi will meet Pope Francis on October 30, says Church Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Pope Francis on October 30 during his European visit commencing later this week, a Catholic Bishops' body in Kerala said on Wednesday. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2021
Missouri executes man said to be disabled despite calls for clemency from Pope Francis A convicted murderer has been executed in Missouri after both the state's governor and the US Supreme Court declined to grant clemency sought by Pope Francis on the grounds that the man was.. Sky News - Published on October 6, 2021
'Some people wanted me dead': Pope hits back at conservative critics Pope Francis has hit back at conservative critics, saying their undermining of the Catholic Church is the "work of the devil" - and quipped that "some people wanted me dead" after his recent surgery. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2021	Pope Francis criticises West's involvement in Afghanistan - but quotes Putin instead of Merkel Pope Francis mistakenly invoked Vladimir Putin in his criticism of the West's involvement in Afghanistan as an attempt by outsiders to impose democracy. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2021
Church aid for families with 4 or more kids A circular issued by Pala bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt on Tuesday said the “offers” are being made as part of the “Year of the Family” declaration by Pope Francis. The church is Oriental.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 27, 2021	Pope Francis leaves hospital 10 days after undergoing colon surgery Pope Francis has been seen leaving hospital, 10 days after having planned surgery to remove half his colon. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2021
Pope Francis admitted to hospital for scheduled surgery Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital for a scheduled surgery on his large intestine, the Vatican has announced. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2021	Pope Francis 'responding well' after intestinal surgery at Rome hospital Pope Francis is "responding well" after surgery on his large intestine, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2021
Pope Francis Shakes Hands with Spider-Man Pope Francis may be a superhero in the Catholic church, but he came face-to-face with a guy who's a hero to children everywhere ... including kids in hospitals he visits to cheer them up. The Pope met.. TMZ.com - Published on June 23, 2021	Pope calls on world financial leaders to reduce debt burden of poorer countries Pope Francis has told the world's financial leaders that poor countries hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus should have their debt burden reduced. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2021
Pope pays surprise visit to Vatican vaccine centre for homeless people Pope Francis visited the Vatican's vaccination centre for the poor and homeless on Good Friday. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2021	'Iraq will always remain with me, in my heart': Pope's message to packed Erbil stadium Pope Francis has said Mass to thousands of people in the packed Franso Hariri stadium in Erbil. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2021
Pope visits Mosul - former Islamic State stronghold in Iraq Pope Francis has arrived in Mosul on his tour of Iraq, a former stronghold of terror group Islamic State. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2021	Pope Francis's historic visit has given Iraqis hope of more tolerant days ahead This extraordinary and historic papal visit to Iraq may have been risky and controversial. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2021
'Look beyond our differences': Pope Francis meets with senior Iraqi Shia cleric Pope Francis has met Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani - Iraq's top Shia cleric - at the Islamic scholar's home in the Iraqi city of Najaf. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2021	Pope Francis arrives at home of senior Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Pope Francis has arrived at the home of Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani - southern Iraq's top shi'ite cleric - in a historic meeting of Catholic and Shi'ite Muslim leadership. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2021
Pope expresses solidarity with people of Myanmar as thousands protest against coup Pope Francis has expressed his "solidarity with the people" of Myanmar protesting at last week's military coup.. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2021	Pope Francis Eating Too Much Pasta, Needs Diet Change For Sore Back Pope Francis is way too kneedy ... he eats too much pasta, and his doctors want him to drastically change his diet ... from A to Ziti. The pasta-loving Pontiff's being advised to lose at least 4 lbs to.. TMZ.com - Published on January 30, 2021
The Pope Compares Abortion To Hiring A Hitman Pope Francis just compared abortion to hiring a hitman ... because he says both acts are designed to get rid of a problem. The Pope made his comment to Argentinian women who oppose a new, proposed law.. TMZ.com - Published on November 27, 2020	Pope Francis Meeting With 5 NBA Players at Vatican to Discuss Social Justice Pope Francis has invited 5 NBA players to his home court -- The Vatican -- for a 1-hour meeting Monday about social justice issues. The 5-player delegation features Sterling Brown -- the former.. TMZ.com - Published on November 23, 2020
'ANTM' Model Toccara Jones Says The Pope and Drake Both Like Booty Pics Toccara Jones has no problem with Pope Francis double-tapping a pic of a bootylicious model -- allegedly -- and thinks all clergy should be free to explore their feelings ... like a certain rapper. The.. TMZ.com - Published on November 18, 2020	Defend seafaring workers hit hard by pandemic, Pope says Pope Francis paid tribute on Wednesday to hundreds of thousands of seafarers stuck on ships due to the coronavirus pandemic, a situation the United Nations has said poses a risk to the safe operation.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for both sides in the Libyan civil war to seek peace, urging the international community to facilitate talks and protect refugees and migrants he said were victims of.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	Don't celebrate victory over coronavirus too soon, Pope tells Italians Pope Francis on Sunday warned Italians to not let their guard down against coronavirus now that infection rates have fallen and urged them to obey government rules on social distancing and wearing.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Pope urges U.S reconciliation, condemns racism and street violence Pope Francis called for national reconciliation in the United States on Wednesday, saying that while racism is intolerable, the street violence that has broken out is "self-destructive and.. Reuters India - Published on June 3, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Pope condemns racism and violence in U.S., calls for national reconciliation Pope Francis broke his silence on the unrest in the United States on Wednesday, saying no one can "turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion" but condemning violence as "self-destructive and.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Pope makes anti-corruption spending rules mandatory in Vatican Pope Francis has approved sweeping new rules for procurement and spending in the Vatican meant to cut costs, ensure transparent competition and reduce the risk of corruption in awarding contracts. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	People more important than the economy, pope says about Covid crisis Pope Francis said on Sunday that people are more important than the economy, as countries decide how quickly to reopen their countries from coronavirus lockdowns. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Divert weapons funding to research to prevent next pandemic, pope says Pope Francis on Saturday urged politicians to divert funds spent on weapons to research to prevent another pandemic, as he led the largest gathering in the Vatican in nearly three months. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020	Vatican, Italy resume public church services as lockdown eases Pope Francis inaugurated the full reopening of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Monday and Catholic churches across Italy held public Masses for the first time in two months, in the latest easing.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
Vatican, Italy start return to religious normal as public Masses resume Pope Francis inaugurated the full reopening of St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and Catholic churches held public Masses for the first time in two months in the latest easing of Italy's coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020